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Australia-Employment lists this Unit Manager / Infection Control Nurse opportunity in catonsville, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Unit Manager / Infection Control Nurse
$35 - $40 per hour | Frostburg, MD | On-site | Permanent
Unit Manager / Infection Control Nurse Needed for Long Term Care Facility
A bit about us:
We are a premier provider of post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care services, dedicated to delivering compassionate, personalized care to every individual we serve. Our interdisciplinary teams work together to create individualized care plans focused on each resident's health, well-being, and quality of life.
Our services include post-hospital rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, and specialized clinical programs, including neurological and stroke care, post-cardiac care, orthopedic care, pulmonary care, and wound care. With a strong focus on clinical excellence and personal attention, we strive to create a welcoming environment where residents feel supported throughout every stage of their care and recovery.
Why join us?
Benefits Include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Supportive, team-oriented work environment
Job Details
The Unit Manager / Infection Control Nurse will oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of an assigned nursing unit while helping maintain a safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This individual will work closely with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team to promote quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and effective infection prevention practices.
Responsibilities
Oversee daily nursing operations and resident care within an assigned unit
Provide leadership, guidance, and clinical support to RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other nursing staff
Monitor resident conditions, care plans, clinical documentation, and changes in care needs
Assist with staffing, assignments, and ensuring appropriate coverage for the unit
Participate in the orientation, training, coaching, and development of nursing staff
Serve as a clinical resource for staff and help address resident care concerns
Collaborate with physicians, providers, nursing leadership, and the interdisciplinary care team
Implement and monitor the facility's infection prevention and control program
Conduct infection surveillance and track trends involving communicable illnesses and healthcare-associated infections
Monitor compliance with infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene, PPE, isolation precautions, and environmental protocols
Educate staff on infection prevention policies, procedures, and current best practices
Assist with outbreak prevention, investigation, response, documentation, and reporting
Support antibiotic stewardship and appropriate infection-related documentation
Ensure infection prevention practices meet applicable federal, state, and facility requirements
Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, audits, and regulatory surveys
Promote a culture focused on resident safety, clinical excellence, accountability, and teamwork
Qualifications
Active nursing license in the applicable state or ability to obtain
Previous nursing experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or a similar healthcare setting
Nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Experience with infection prevention and control preferred
Knowledge of infection surveillance, isolation precautions, and regulatory requirements
Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational abilities
Ability to educate and support clinical staff while maintaining accountability for quality standards
* Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care
This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who enjoys both clinical leadership and infection prevention and wants to play an important role in maintaining high standards of resident care and safety.
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Worksite address
catonsville, MD, 21228, US
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